1. IEEE 802.11 Liaison Report to 802.18 San Antonio November 2012
April 2009
doc.: IEEE /xxxxr0
November 2012
IEEE Liaison Report to San Antonio November 2012
Date:
Authors:
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

2. April 2009
doc.: IEEE /xxxxr0
November 2012
Abstract
This presentation is the liaison report from IEEE to at the November IEEE 802 Plenary in San Antonio.
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

3. Agenda The 802.11 Regulatory SC summaries November 2012
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4. Regulatory Summary – North America
November 2012
Regulatory Summary – North America US
FCC NPRM TV band auctions, rebanding and TVWS
New testing KDBs including SAR and RF Exposure
Opening the 5350 – 5470 MHz and 5850 to 5925 MHz bands
Sharing the 4940 to 4990 MHz spectrum (comment period closed)
NPRM to resolve TDWR issue still in process (January/February)
Proceeding to enable sharing of 3550 to 3650 MHz due this month(?)
FCC mHealth initiative planned
Canada
Proposed rules for unlicensed TVWS use
Mexico
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5. Progress on Unlicensed Spectrum Changes
November 2012
Progress on Unlicensed Spectrum Changes
Unlicensed use of the 5 GHz band
8-month NTIA study to add MHz to U-NII
Report due October 23rd - delayed
18-month NTIA study for MHz
NPRM FCC (205 pages)
Comments due December 21st
Auctions
Rebanding TV spectrum
TVWS requirements
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6. Resolution of the TDWR Issue
Under review by the FCC for ~3 years
The industry is currently under temporary rules that block devices from operating in this band
Most of the interference has been by devices operating illegally
Not approved for transmitting in this band
Operating at higher than approved transmit power
Using antennas not approved with the devices
…but not all
Legacy equipment approved prior to DFS rules
NPRM expected in January/February 2013
Should also include opening the 5350 to 5470 MHz band

7. FCC TV TVWS Decisions Commissioners’ meeting September 28th 2012
Plan approved by a 5 – 0 vote of commissioners
NPRM FCC released October 2nd
TV band auctions
Repacking the TV bands
Allotting spectrum for TVWS
Reverse auction to “buy back” broadcasters’ spectrum
Auction of recovered spectrum for wireless broadband
Within 2-weeks of reverse auction
Deadline for comments: December 21st

8. FCC Wireless Microphone Rules
On October 4th the FCC issued a Public Notice indicating they are reconsidering the rules for wireless microphones in FCC See DA Basically:
Whether the Commission should provide for a limited expansion of license eligibility that would permit some wireless microphone and other low power auxiliary station users, which currently operate in the TV broadcast spectrum on an unlicensed basis, to operate on a licensed basis under the Part 74 rules applicable to low power auxiliary stations (LPAS); and
What steps the Commission should take to promote more efficient use of this spectrum by wireless microphones
Deadline for responses: November 25th

9. FCC mHealth Initiative
Five year goal: Work with industry and federal partners to reach the mHealth Task Force’s goal that mHealth technology become a routine medical best practice within five years
Wireless health test beds: Consider an Order to streamline the FCC’s experimental licensing rules to promote and encourage the creation of wireless health device “test beds” to permit easier testing of mHealth technologies
Health care broadband networks: Consider an Order to comprehensively reform and modernize the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program, to include rules to permit networks of hospital and health care facilities to jointly apply for RHC Program funds to boost broadband capacity and enable electronic health records
Telehealth data: As part of the RHC modernization Order, act to collect richer data on broadband and telehealth applications from RHC Program participants, enabling more targeted support for telemedicine

10. FCC mHealth Initiative [2]
Outreach plan: Develop and execute a health care stakeholder outreach plan to those who may not be aware of FCC opportunities and procedures
International MBAN spectrum: The FCC’s International Bureau will work with FCC counterparts in other countries to encourage them to make spectrum available for MBANs and to discuss possible spectrum harmonization efforts to allow for medically safe cross-border patient travel and better economies of scale for device makers
Health Care Director: Renew the search for a permanent FCC Health Care Director, to function as the central point of contact to external groups on all health-related issues

11. Regulatory Summary – European Union
November 2012
Regulatory Summary – European Union EC
On 17th October 2012 the Commission adopted a proposal for the revision of the R&TTE Directive
ETSI
The Lufthansa DA2GC project status – 2.4 GHz band excluded
Latest ETSI BRAN TVWS meeting was held September 10th – 12th
Progress on EN – now at v0.0.10
Next ETSI BRAN meeting December 5th
Progress on EN v1.9.1
Industrial Automation pressing for geo-location to define industrial areas
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12. Regulatory Summary – European Union
November 2012
Regulatory Summary – European Union
CEPT
SE43 documents on Reconfigurable Radio Systems in the TVWS out for comment UK
Ofcom TVWS to continue conference calls to provide input to BRAN
Ofcom VNS plan to follow EU member nation approval of EN
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13. Lufthansa DA2GC
Direct Air to Ground Communications
Network to span all of western Europe
FM PT48 tasked with impact study
Base stations to blanket the EU
Provides a number of services for in-flight operation
Passenger Internet access
Real-time “Black Box” data
FM PT48 has decided (9/24/12) to drop the 2.4 GHz band from the proposal
5855 to 5875 MHz still in the plan
Licensed band proposals have a better chance of approval

14. Revision of the R&TTE Directive
The Commission proposes:
to strengthen the level of compliance with the Directive, ensuring that citizens have access to radio products which operate without interference. For example, market surveillance and customs officers could better check the safety of products using more effective tools.
to clarify the directive, in particular clearly spelling out the obligations for every market player, be it manufacturer or importer, and also by limited adaptations of scope.
to simplify the directive, including through suppression of notification of certain products and other administrative obligations. The new directive would be aligned with the New Legislative Framework for products (IP/11/1385), which makes the overall regulatory framework for products more consistent and easier to apply.
The proposal would also introduce some specific requirements, such as:
ensuring that software can only be used with radio equipment after the compliance of that particular combination of software and the radio equipment has been demonstrated;
interoperability with accessories such as chargers, and/or work via networks with other radio equipment

15. Regulatory Summary - Asia
November 2012
Regulatory Summary - Asia
NICT demonstrating database-controlled use of TV spectrum
TVWS being evaluated in Singapore and Korea
Singapore to take it commercial in 2013
Korea adopting rules patterned after FCC Part
Japan opening 5 GHz band channel size for ac in March
MIIT China studying 5 GHz band opening for unlicensed use
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16. 5 GHz in China
On September 27th, the MIIT Radio Regulation Bureau (also known as the State Radio Regulatory Committee, or SRRC) began soliciting comments of allocation for use of three critical bands of 5 GHz spectrum in China. The comment period for this decision ends October 11th. 
Spectrum bands MHz, MHz and MHz will be allocated for unlicensed use for wireless communication equipment in China within specified technical parameters. No specific radio frequency approval will be necessary for devices operating in these three frequencies.
Spectrum bands MHz and MHz will be unlicensed only for indoor use.
Devices operating in MHz and MHz will be required to use TPC functionality. 
See details in the References
This decision is a very positive development representing the allocation of critical 5 GHz spectrum for wireless broadband in China, including frequencies previously unallocated and controlled by the PLA (China's military). On September 5th, USITO and TIA held a roundtable in D.C. to discuss these issues with MIIT, SARFT and PLA experts. 

17. References Singapore TVWS Workshop 5 GHz in China: MIIT website
Early draft of EN
ECC Draft Report 185
ECC Draft Report 186
Press release on R&TTE Directive revision
Draft revision of R&TTE Directive
FAA announcement of workshop on PED usage
FCC announces mHealth initiative
FCC Public Notice on Wireless Microphone Rules Reconsideration

18. Documents Discussed [2]
Updated RF Exposure, U-NII device and MIMO testing KDBs:
SAR Measurement Requirements for 100 MHz to 6 GHz
SAR Evaluation Considerations for Handsets with Multiple Transmitters and Antennas
SAR Evaluation Considerations for Laptop, Notebook, Netbook & Tablet Computers
General RF Exposure Policies for Equipment Authorization

19. Interesting Websites and Documents
November 2012
Interesting Websites and Documents
FCC Spectrum Dashboard (
Second Interim Progress Report on the Ten-Year Plan and Timetable (
ETSI Report of the 39th Radio Spectrum Committee meeting:
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